Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: world classics and popular songs

Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Start Me Up – Official Promo

A song released in 1981 by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, The Rolling Stones.

For a 50th birthday—it’s way too soon to act old! It’s an uplifting track that’s perfect when you’ve turned another year older and want to start something new.

I Love YouClimax Blues Ban

Climax Blues Band – I love you 1981

Climax Blues Band may sound like an American band, but they’re actually from the UK.

I Love You is a truly simple confession song that says, “I love you.

I’ll never let you go.” Released in 1981, it gradually became a hit over time.

It may seem understated, but the more you listen, the more depth it reveals.

In the West, it’s also well known as a wedding song.

Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presly

Can't Help Falling in Love / Elvis Presley

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a single released in 1961 by the King of Rock, Elvis Presley.

The song is based on the melody of the old French piece “Plaisir d’amour.” It is featured in the Elvis-starring film Blue Hawaii.

This beautiful, slow-tempo track was later covered by artists such as Corey Hart and UB40.

Rock With YouMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Official Video – Upscaled)

“Rock with You” is a single released in 1979 by Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop.

Although he had only just entered his twenties at the time, Michael already displayed overwhelming charisma and vocal prowess, making this work unforgettable.

The song was released as a single from the album Off the Wall.

The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack

Roberta Flack The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face ’69

Roberta Flack is an American R&B singer known for her hit “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was originally released in 1969 as an album track.

The song drew attention after it was used in the 1971 film Play Misty for Me.

Released as a single, it became a massive hit, staying at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts for six consecutive weeks in 1972.

It’s a slow number with a subtly sensual feel.

Tonight’s The Night [Gonna Be Alright]Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart – Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) (Official Video)

Rod Stewart is a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom.

He began his music career in the 1960s, and when he started his solo career in the mid-1970s, he produced many hit songs.

“Tonight’s the Night” is a single released in 1976.

It set a remarkable record by staying at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard chart for eight consecutive weeks.

At the time, Rod was known for his strong sexy image, and this work is full of his masculine allure.

Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison

Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman (Live 1988)

Roy Orbison was a singer-songwriter who debuted in 1955.

His distinctive falsetto voice, instantly recognizable after just a few notes, was especially captivating.

Oh, Pretty Woman was released as a single in 1964.

It became a massive hit, reaching number one on both the U.S.

and U.K.

charts.

In 1982, Van Halen’s hard rock cover also became a big hit, and in 1990 the song gained renewed attention as the theme for the film of the same name.

It remains a timeless classic remembered to this day.